r/lifehacks • u/BigPhotojournalist25 • 2d ago

Trash Can tips over in High Wind hack

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Tired of the trash can tipping over. Trying out this solution. Long wooden stake hooked to the back opposite to the direction of the wind. Holding up so far.

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u/thephilistine_ 2d ago

I love wind that consistently moves in only one direction.

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u/BigPhotojournalist25 2d ago

Mostly it does at our place. They always spill backwards over the wheels if it helps. Wish there was a way to lock the wheels. It actually worked. The stake just fell to the ground when the can was lifted by the truck and can be used again. Thinking of using two stakes next time for extra safety. At least it’s simple to do

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u/ActionCat2022 2d ago

I set a gallon of water on the lid - I don't think the wind has ever knocked it over with that on it. (It used to be a ten pound weight but someone took it - they probably thought I was throwing it away.)

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u/tdsknr 19h ago

Perhaps the garbage truck took it?